Life Safety
The hospital prohibits all combustible “_____”, especially during the holidays, unless they are designated as flame retardant.
DECORATIONS
If a patient reports a pain score of 8, but there are only pain medications for pain scores of 1-6, the RN should...
CALL THE PHYSICIAN FOR AN ORDER FOR THE HIGHER LEVEL OF REPORTED PAIN
These must be segregated by full/partial/empty. They must be placed in holders, or secured so they don't fall.
OXYGEN TANKS
This poses an infection control issue b/c this type of packaging material can harbor insects upon shipping.
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes (CCBs)
Medication containers are labeled whenever medications are prepared EXCEPT when they are __________ .
IMMEDIATELY ADMINISTERED
These help put out fires and cannot be damaged. They must be free from corrosion, foreign materials, and paint and have necessary escutcheon plates installed.
Water Sprinklers
The hospital uses THESE when it is clinically justified or when warranted by patient behavior that threatens physical safety of the patient, staff, or others
RESTRAINTS
These need to be checked weekly, in case someone gets a chemical in their eyes.
EYE WASH
Isolation used for Tb, Measles, Shingles
What is Airborne Isolation?
This is the only thing allowed on top of an isolation cart.
BLEACH WIPES
These help put out fires and cannot be placed/stored directly on the ground - they must be at least 4 inches from the floor. These are not allowed to be blocked either.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
This must be individualized and should reflect the patient's care, treatment and services based on the patient's assessment, reassessment, and results of diagnostic testing
CARE PLAN
This is used when there is a hazardous spill.
SPILL KIT
We follow the recommendations of the WHO (World Health Organization) for this protocol. It is done before and after doing patient care, and between every patient. (HINT: ABCs)
HAND HYGIENE
The provider is ultimately responsible to do this before every procedure, and each staff member participating in the procedure must stop to listen and confirm patient information; the RN can call attention and also initiate this.
TIME OUT
Exits, exit accesses, and exit discharges are clear of "_____".
OBSTRUCTIONS/CLUTTER
The hospital uses THESE when it is clinically justified or when warranted by patient behavior that threatens physical safety of the patient, staff, or others
INFORMED CONSENT FORM
LEGIONELLA
These should not be found in our medical supplies, often found in drawers.
EXPIRED SUPPLIES
These are used to transport dirty scopes to SPD.
Red GI Bag over container. Use transport cart if transporting more than 1 scope.
Items/storage has to be within this amount of inches away from the ceiling/sprinkler system.
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This checklist reviews removable cords, ties & sharps, safe trays, visibility of patient hands and face.
SUICIDE ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
When planning for demolition, construction, renovation, or general maintenance, the hospital conducts a _____________________, posted near the site.
PCRA (Pre-Construction Risk Assessment)
These are placed on the bottom of wire shelves to reduce risk of infections associated with equipment, as it prevents any "splash up" during cleaning.
SHELF LINERS
This office product cannot be used to make corrections in documentation.
WHITE OUT